Best paddling near Snoqualmie Pass
21 paddle runs · 21 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 21 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
H⛰
#1
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 29, T24N, R13E To Confluence With Cle Elum River
Fair
13.4 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
H⛰
#2
Headwaters In Nw1/4 Of Sec 12, T24N, R13E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Fair
14.9 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
A⛰
#3
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T23N, R14E
Fair
15.3 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area of Washington state spans from the wilderness boundary to the private land boundary at the north section line of…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
A⛰
#4
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Tye River
Fair
16.4 mi away
· 570 cfs · below min (700)
The Whitewater River is a tributary of the Tye River in the state of Washington, and it flows through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. The ideal streamflow range for this river…
Why 67: live conditions (fair)
67Top-rated
C⛰
#5
Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
Fair
19.7 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
The Whitewater River run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in the state of Washington. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 2,000 cfs. The…
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
W⛰
#6
Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Fair
19.7 mi away
· 250 cfs · below min (300)
Why 65: live conditions (fair)
65Top-rated
Q⛰
#7
Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Marginal
10.9 mi away
· 452 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Quartz Road To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in Washington is a Class III-IV stretch of whitewater with a total segment mileage of 4.2…
Why 42: live conditions (marginal)
42Rated
A⛰
#8
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road
Marginal
11.6 mi away
· 452 cfs · below min (1,000)· Falling -7% / 24h
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and kayaking in Washington state. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 800 and 3,000 cubic feet…
Why 42: live conditions (marginal)
42Rated
P⛰
#9
Private Land Boundary To Head Of Lake Cle Elum Reservoir
Poor
13.6 mi away
· 129 cfs · below min (500)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run is a popular stretch of river located in Washington State, renowned for its thrilling rapids and stunning scenery. The ideal streamflow range for this run…
Why 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated
O⛰
#10
Outlet Of Snoqualmie Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
10.3 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from the Outlet of Snoqualmie Lake to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary in Washington is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
L⛰
#11
Lake Dorothy To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
12.0 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Lake Dorothy to Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary in Washington State is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#12
Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T24 1/2N, R11E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
14.4 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
O⛰
#13
Outlet Of Delta Lake To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
14.7 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from the Outlet of Delta Lake to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary in Washington is a thrilling excursion for experienced kayakers and rafters. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
H⛰
#14
Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 11, T24N, R13E To Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary
Poor
15.6 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
A⛰
#15
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Foss River
Poor
15.7 mi away
· 8 cfs · below min (3,000)· Falling -9% / 24h
The Whitewater River run in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary to Confluence with East Fork Foss River in Washington state is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Snoqualmie Pass
The Snoqualmie Pass area has 21 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Snoqualmie Pass
How are these paddle runs ranked?
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